Dhotis and veshtis stocked in the USA for weddings, temple visits, Pongal, Onam and family ceremonies. Every piece is in our Milpitas, California store and ships to any US address within 24 hours, overnight shipping available, with prices from about $35 for cotton to $68 for silk and tissue sets.
The range includes pure cotton veshtis with gold or coloured borders, art silk and semi-silk pattu dhotis with ganga jamuna borders, ready-to-wear velcro dhotis with elastic waist and pocket, 8 mulam and panchakacham lengths, and shirt and dhoti combos such as the golden tissue Surya set. Most come in cream, white and off-white with border colours to match your angavastram.
Complete the look with an angavastram or ponnadai shawl or a silk kurta. Not sure what to call it? Read our guide on the difference between dhoti and veshti.
They are the same garment. Veshti is the Tamil word, dhoti is the Hindi word. Panchakacham refers to a longer dhoti tied in the traditional five-fold style.
Yes. Velcro and elastic-waist dhotis are pre-stitched so you can wear them like trousers. They are the easiest option for boys and for anyone new to draping.
A 4 mulam (about 2 metres) veshti suits daily and casual wear. An 8 mulam (about 4 metres) is used for panchakacham draping at weddings and religious ceremonies.
